COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eleven people were killed in car crashes in the state between midnight Monday, July 3 and 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, the Ohio State Highway Patrol reported in a release.

In two of the crashes, impairment was a factor, while a seat belt was not used in three crashes.

What You Need To Know

  • Eleven people were killed in car crashes in the state between Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4

  • In two of the crashes, impairment was a factor, while a seat belt was not used in three crashes

  • Impaired driving resulted in 133 arrests while drug-related charges led to 96 arrests

  • Seat belts were available for seven of fatalities, but five people killed were not wearing belts

Over the Fourth in Ohio, 133 arrests were made for impaired driving, with troopers making 96 arrests for drug-related charges, the highway patrol said.

Overall, troopers responded to 249 crashes and assisted 1,067 motorists, with the patrol totaling 13,634 contacts with the public.

Last year, from July 1 through July 4, Ohio counted 16 fatal crashes with 11 of the fatalities involving alcohol and/or drugs.

Although safety belts were available for seven of fatalities, five people were not wearing belts. During the same time frame, seven motorcyclists and two pedestrians were killed, highway patrol said.

To report impaired drivers or drug activity on Ohio roads, motorists are asked to call #677.

Ohio Highway Patrol statistics on activity on roads over the Fourth are available to view online.

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